Fifties Professionals (Korean:오십프로) is an upcoming South Korean action comedy television series written by Jang Won-seob, directed by Han Dong-hwa, and starring Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, and Heo Sung-tae. The series is about three unassuming men, formerly individuals of significant influence, who are compelled by circumstance to return to their previous fields of expertise. It is scheduled to premiere on MBC TV on May 22, 2026.
Synopsis
After holding prominent positions in their respective fields, three men now live in seclusion on Yeongseon Island. Following a ten-year hiatus, a series of events compels them to utilize the professional skills and instincts they had previously suppressed. As they navigate the physical challenges associated with middle age, the trio initiates a mission to uncover the facts behind the specific incident that led to their displacement a decade ago.
The series is a collaborative production between Studio Dragon and Jumbo Film, with MBC overseeing the planning and broadcasting. Director Han Dong-hwa, noted for his work on genre-defining dramas such as Bad Guys 2 (2017–2018) and Shadow Detective series (2022–2023), was appointed to lead the project. The script was written by Jang Won-seob. The production team aimed to blend "realistic action" with "salty comedy", focusing on the domestic and professional struggles of middle-aged protagonists—a demographic often referred to in the Korean title (a wordplay on "50%"[note 1] and "50s Pros"[note 2]).[1][2]
Casting
Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, and Heo Sung-tae were cast as the central trio in November 2025.[1][2] In late 2025 to early 2026, additional cast members were announced. Lee Hak-joo joined to provide a younger counterpoint to the veteran leads.[3]Kim Sang-ho was cast following his role in Typhoon Family (2025).[4]Kwon Yul was cast in the antagonist role.[5]Shin Dong-mi was cast as spouse to Shin Ha-kyun's character.[6] And Kim Shin-rok's casting as a police-turned-prosecutor was confirmed.[7]
Release
In December 2025, MBC included Fifties Professional in its 2026 drama programming slate.[8] The series is scheduled to premiere on MBC TV on May 22, 2026, and will air every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 (KST).[9]
Notes
↑"50%" refers to the protagonists being in their 50s, having lived roughly a half of their expected lifespan.
12Kim, Jin-seok (July 17, 2025). [단독]신하균·오정세·허성태, 드라마 '오십프로' 주인공[[Exclusive] Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, Heo Sung-tae to Star in Drama Fifties Professionals]. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved February 8, 2026.
12Lee, Su-jin (November 11, 2025). 신하균·오정세·허성태, MBC '오십프로' 캐스팅 확정 [공식][Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, and Heo Sung-tae Confirmed for MBC's Fifties Professionals Casting [Official]]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved February 8, 2026.
↑Choi, Jae-wook (October 29, 2025). [단독] '대세' 이학주, 신하균 오정세 허성태 주연 '오십프로' 합류![[Exclusive] 'Trendsetter' Lee Hak-joo joins Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, and Heo Sung-tae in Fifties Professionals!]. Ize (in Korean). Retrieved February 8, 2026.
↑Lee, Kyung-ho (November 4, 2025). [단독] 김상호, '태풍상사'서 이준호 뒤통수 친 그후...신하균 상사로 '오십프로' 합류[[Exclusive] Kim Sang-ho, after betraying Lee Jun-ho in Typhoon Family...joins Fifties Professionals as Shin Ha-kyun's boss]. Ize (in Korean). Retrieved February 8, 2026.
↑Park, Jung-sun (November 21, 2025). [단독] 권율, 드라마 '오십프로' 합류...신하균·오정세와 막강 라인업 완성[[Exclusive] Kwon Yul joins drama Fifties Professionals...completing a powerful lineup with Shin Ha-kyun and Oh Jung-se]. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved February 8, 2026.
↑Son, Bong-suk (January 23, 2026). 배우 신동미, 새 드라마 '오십프로' 권오란 역 낙점...신하균과 '짠내 폭발' 부부 호흡[Actor Shin Dong-mi Selected for the Role of Kwon Oh-ran in New Drama Fifties Professionals...To Show 'Saltiness-Exploding' Couple Chemistry with Shin Ha-kyun]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved February 8, 2026.
↑Tae, You-na (January 23, 2026). [공식] 김신록, 로스쿨 진학했다...환멸 느끼고 결단, 독특한 이력의 검사로 변신 ('오십프로')[[Official] Kim Shin-rok Entered Law School...Disillusioned and Determined, Transforms into a Prosecutor with a Unique Background (Fifties Professionals)]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved February 8, 2026.
↑[문화연예 플러스] '드라마 명가' MBC가 준비한 2026년 드라마[[Culture & Entertainment Plus] 'Powerhouse of Dramas' MBC Prepares its 2026 Drama Lineup]. iMBC (in Korean). December 5, 2025. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
↑Kim, So-yeon (April 13, 2026). '오십프로' 신하균X오정세X허성태, 코믹 시너지 탄생...5월 22일 첫 방송[Fifties Professionals Shin Ha-kyun X Oh Jung-se X Heo Sung-tae, Comic Synergy Born...First Broadcast on May 22nd]. Star Today (in Korean). Retrieved April 14, 2026.
